Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Penn Draw Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $900 (56 Rentals)

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property at 6641 Wakefield Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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6641 Wakefield Dr

AlexandriaVA22307
property at 1803 Belle View Blvd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1803 Belle View Blvd

AlexandriaVA22307
property at 2059 Huntington Ave

$1,730 - $1,800

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$1,730

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$1,730

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2059 Huntington Ave

AlexandriaVA22303
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The Foundry
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$1,877 - $4,988
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$1,870 - $4,981
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The Foundry

2470 Mandeville LnAlexandria, VA 22314
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Dylan & Reese
$1,942 - $4,799
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$1,915 - $4,772
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Dylan & Reese

2455 Mandeville AveAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 6628 E Wakefield Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6628 E Wakefield Dr

AlexandriaVA22307
property at 134 Roberts Ln

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Roberts Ln

AlexandriaVA22314

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The Courts at Huntington Station
Rent Specials
$2,031 - $3,367
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$1,918 - $3,254
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$113

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$2,031 - $3,367
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The Courts at Huntington Station

5950 Grand Pavilion WayAlexandria, VA 22303
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Bell Old Town
$2,063 - $4,975
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$2,060 - $4,972
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$3

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$2,063 - $4,975
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Bell Old Town

750 Thornton WayAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 1501 Belle View Blvd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1501 Belle View Blvd, Unit B2

1501 Belle View Blvd
AlexandriaVA22307
property at 6500 Boulevard View

$2,199

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$2,199

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$2,199

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6500 Boulevard View

AlexandriaVA22307

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property at 1302 Belle View Blvd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1302 Belle View Blvd

AlexandriaVA22307
property at 4852 Eisenhower Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

4852 Eisenhower Ave, Unit Exchange at Van Dorn

4852 Eisenhower Ave
AlexandriaVA22304
property at 309 Holland Ln

$2,400 - $3,395

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$2,400

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$2,400

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309 Holland Ln

AlexandriaVA22314
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Carlyle Mill
Rent Specials
$2,402 - $5,741
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$1,987 - $5,326
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$415

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$2,402 - $5,741
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Carlyle Mill

2201 Mill RdAlexandria, VA 22314
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Mount Vernon Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Vernon Gardens

7417-7421 Fordson RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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THE ARDEN A
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

THE ARDEN A

2317 Huntington AveAlexandria, VA 22303
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The Ellsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ellsworth

2801 Seay StAlexandria, VA 22314

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Jefferson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Gardens

5877 Monticello RdAlexandria, VA 22303
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Olde Towne West
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne West

500-524 S Alfred StAlexandria, VA 22314
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Kings Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Gardens

6300 S Kings HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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Haven Huntley Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Huntley Meadows

7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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Cherry Arms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Arms

7131 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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115 S Patrick St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Patrick St

115 S Patrick StAlexandria, VA 22314
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property at 520 John Carlyle St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

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520 John Carlyle St

AlexandriaVA22314
property at 520 John Carlyle St

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 John Carlyle St, Unit 234

520 John Carlyle St
AlexandriaVA22314

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Penn Draw, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Draw Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Draw area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at THE ARDEN A priced from $977. Meadow Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Penn Draw apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$977
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,199
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,224
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,299
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,450
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,470
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b>1BR,1BA$1,499
Beacon HillPiperStudio,1BA$1,550
Kings Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,597
The Belhaven ApartmentsS01Studio,1BA$1,653

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Draw, VA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Draw area is the $2.07 price per square foot <h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b> Model at Lafayette Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $1,849. The second greatest value Penn Draw apartment is the 211-5 Model at Spring Gardens Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Draw apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lafayette Apartments<h3><center><b>Two Bedroom</h3></center></b>2BR,1BA$2.07
Spring Gardens Apartments211-52BR,1BA$2.50
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Rose Hill ApartmentsThe Ramsey1BR,1BA$2.65
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$2.00
The Residences at North Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
Longview Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
THE ARDEN A1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio ,1BA$2.42

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Draw Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Draw is under $1,653.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Draw?

The cheapest apartment in Penn Draw is THE ARDEN A which is listed at $977, while the average apartment in Penn Draw costs $2,587.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Draw?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Penn Draw that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Penn Draw?

Cheap apartments in Penn Draw have an average cost of $231 which is $2,356 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Draw.

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